Postcode E2 7DX is located in a major urban area, within the Weavers ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Columbia Road area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Columbia Road is £60,816 per year. The nearest station is Hoxton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Columbia Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Columbia Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Columbia Road is £60,816 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from E2 7DX.
Columbia Road near E2 7DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hoxton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £763 per square foot) in Weavers area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,323,575.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £939,250 | £869 |
| Flats | 68 | £463,750 | £731 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £525,000 | £853,750 |
| 2017 | £595,000 | £956,368 |
| 2018 | £520,000 | £999,995 |
| 2019 | £494,500 | £982,500 |
| 2020 | £512,500 | £975,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £975,000 |
| 2022 | £535,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £1,146,000 |
| 2024 | £502,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2025 | £509,000 | £961,250 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £995,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £901 | £922 |
| 2017 | £920 | £911 |
| 2018 | £790 | £1,021 |
| 2019 | £815 | £1,028 |
| 2020 | £768 | £935 |
| 2021 | £717 | £907 |
| 2022 | £802 | £990 |
| 2023 | £778 | £1,036 |
| 2024 | £812 | £1,097 |
| 2025 | £783 | £847 |
| 2026 | £723 | £1,072 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | 338, Hackney Road, London, E2 7AX | Terraced | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Ground And Basement, 334, Hackney Road, London, E2 7AX | Other | Freehold | £1,015,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, Flower View Apartments, 109A, Columbia Road, London, E2 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £662,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 23, Baxendale Street, London, E2 7BY | Terraced | Freehold | £1,050,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 42, Baxendale Street, London, E2 7BY | Terraced | Freehold | £995,000 |
In the E2 7DX postcode area, located within Columbia Road, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 7DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Get Loose | Goldsmith's Row, Hackney, E2 8QA | Walking directions to Get Loose |
| 0.1 mi | Maks News | 154 Columbia Road, London, E2 7RG | Walking directions to Maks News |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 242 Hackney Road, London, E2 7SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Hackney Essentials | Columbia Road, Tower Hamlets, E2 7RG | Walking directions to Hackney Essentials |
| 0.2 mi | Lalshah Grocers | Goldsmiths' Row, Tower Hamlets, E2 8QD | Walking directions to Lalshah Grocers |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E2 7DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amina Ali
Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026
Kabir Ahmed
Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E2 7DX records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around E2 7DX in Columbia Road is £522,500 (about £763 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 7DX, including Columbia Primary School (Good), Sebright School (Outstanding) and Haggerston School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 7DX is Hoxton in TfL zone 1,2, about 582 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 7DX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,520 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E2 7DX is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amina Ali (Labour Party) and Kabir Ahmed (Aspire).